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Blue Ribbon Commission Moving Forward with Recommendations
A critical and immediate need in Sacramento County is reducing the disproportionate number of deaths among African American children.
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Program Spotlight: New Preschool in the Delta
Thanks to First 5 Sacramento funding, RDUSD will be opening a preschool program in the Fall of 2013 serving children from Walnut Grove and those living in Isleton as well!
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What’s In the President’s Universal Preschool Plan?
President Obama sent a clear signal about the importance of early childhood education when he announced a proposal during his State of the Union Address speech to make universal preschool available to all children nationwide.
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Program Spotlight: Community Resource Project WIC (CRP WIC) Increases Awareness About Breastfeeding and Breast Milk Donation
Staff prides themselves on supporting mothers and educating them about the many crucial benefits of breastfeeding.
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Text4baby Provides Important Service for Pregnant Women and New Mothers
With more than 500,000 subscribers, the public-private partnership is made possible through the support of about 900 nationwide partners, including First 5 Sacramento.
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Study Debunks Concerns Over Childhood Vaccinations
The Institute of Medicine, which performed the study for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, found no evidence that the childhood immunization schedule is unsafe.
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Child Development 101: The Differences Between Boys and Girls
Gender is only a part of what makes children who they are, but understanding the differences between boys and girls can help parents better support and meet their needs.
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